Senior Surveyor - House Type Approvals

NHBC; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing sector is seeking a Senior Surveyor to specialise in House Type Approvals. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing building regulation assessments, and mentoring others in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have senior level experience in construction and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Two days volunteer leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in the building / construction industry.
• Experience of plan appraisal of residential developments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE requirements.
• Deliver technical presentations to customers.
• Manage workload to ensure SLA’s are achieved.

Skills

IT literacy

Training

Mentoring

Education

Relevant accredited HND/HNC qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Surveyor in House Type Approvals

Salary: £44,000 – £47,000 + 10% bonus per annum + regional allowance.

Working Location: Homebased

Employment Type: full time, Permanent

Job summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to specialise in House Type Approvals and develop their expertise to become a recognised authority in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field. In this role, the Senior Surveyor will play a key part in shaping the future of housing, setting industry standards, and ensuring that every project meets the highest levels of safety and compliance.

What you’ll be doing

This is a key opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to specialise in House Type Approvals and become a go-to expert in this dynamic field. You'll help shape the future of housing, drive industry standards, and ensure projects meet the highest levels of safety and compliance. Working with a skilled team, you’ll develop specialist knowledge in this niche area of building control—managing risk and ensuring that warranty products and applications meet all statutory and customer requirements.

• Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE requirements for personal safety and that of others.
• Deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers where required.
• Assist with training, coaching and mentoring of others as required.
• Manage own workload and allocated tasks by Inspection Manager and Peer Group 1-3 builders to ensure relevant SLA’s are achieved.
• Take responsibility for the assessment of building regulation and warranty applications for residential developments and associated non-residential uses typically over 11 metres high.

• Assist in implementing business efficiencies and opportunities for growth of the business.

What we’re looking for

• Senior level experience in the building / construction industry.
• Experience of plan appraisal of residential developments and associated non-residential uses.

• Experience in training and mentoring.
• IT literate with the ability to use a range of software programs.
• Wider knowledge of Technical Operation SOPs, company Systems & processes.
• Thorough knowledge of NHBC SOPS and systems relevant to the Specialism.
• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Relevant accredited HND/HNC qualification or substantial industry experience.

What we offer

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Two days volunteer leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.